Jane Yolen, Whose Books for Children Drew on Everyday Life, Dies at 87

Summary: Jane Yolen was a famous children's author who wrote about 450 books. She died at age 87 at her home in Massachusetts. People called her "America's Hans Christian Andersen" because she wrote so many great fairy tales and fables. Some of her most famous books are Owl Moon and The Devil's Arithmetic. She loved writing about everything, from history to science fiction. She even wrote a book about the history of kites and got inspired by a 1970s pop song called "Dream Weaver." She wrote every single day and left behind a magical legacy.

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